Consulting services for design and cost estimate documentation for rehabilitation, energy efficiency and modernization works at the following high schools: “Alecsandr Pușkin” Ungheni, “Olimp” Sîngerei, “Mihai Eminescu” Leova and “Mihai Eminescu” Edineț.
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Education Quality Improvement Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: MD-NORLD-552835-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and education and training sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Energy Efficiency. Located in Moldova, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 18, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the construction and civil works sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
Republic of Moldova
Education Quality Improvement Project (EQIP)
Loan No. IBRD-95360 / Grant No. TF0C1762
Assignment Title: Consulting services for design and cost estimate documentation for rehabilitation, energy efficiency and modernization works at the following high schools: “Alecsandr Pukin” in Ungheni, “Olimp” in Sîngerei, “Mihai Eminescu” in Leova and “Mihai Eminescu” in Edine
Reference No. MD-NORLD-552835-CS-QCBS
The Ministry of Education and Research (MER) of the Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Education Quality Improvement Project (EQIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Within the EQIP project, rehabilitation and modernization works will be implemented in selected high schools across the Republic of Moldova, which are expected to become examples of excellence in education quality and in the development of modern, safe, inclusive and energy-efficient learning environments.
The National Office for Regional and Local Development (NORLD) is responsible for the implementation of educational infrastructure activities under the EQIP project.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include the preparation of detailed design and cost estimate documentation for rehabilitation, energy efficiency and modernization works at the following institutions:
- “Alecsandr Pukin” High School, Ungheni;
- “Olimp” High School, Sîngerei;
- “Mihai Eminescu” High School, Leova;
- “Mihai Eminescu” High School, Edine.
The Services include, among others:
- assessment of the existing technical condition of buildings and related infrastructure;
- preparation of detailed technical design documentation;
- preparation of cost estimate documentation;
- preparation of technical specifications;
- integration of energy efficiency solutions;
- preparation of all related documentation required for implementation of rehabilitation and modernization works in compliance with applicable national legislation, technical standards, the model school concept and the environmental and social requirements applicable to World Bank-financed projects.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D2ZZQTmlJQNkT_R2toID1N6UC_vuUS7A?usp=sharing
All clarifications and any updates related to the procedure will be communicated in writing to all firms that have requested the documentation.
The National Office for Regional and Local Development (NORLD) now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
Expressions of Interest should include sufficient information to allow the assessment of the Consultant’s qualifications and experience against the shortlisting criteria indicated below. The submitted information should include, but is not limited to:
- a brief profile of the Consultant, including general information on the firm, its main areas of activity and expertise;
- description of relevant assignments completed during the last ten (10) years, including information relevant to the shortlisting criteria below, such as the scope of services performed, client, country/location, implementation period and contract value (where available);
- information demonstrating the Consultant’s technical and organizational capacity relevant to the assignment;
- contact details of the Consultant.
Key Experts’ CVs are not required and will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
The shortlisting criteria are as follows:
Criteria | Points |
General experience in design and engineering consultancy services | 20 |
Experience in providing design services for rehabilitation and modernization of public buildings/facilities | 20 |
Experience in preparation of design and cost estimate documentation for educational facilities | 25 |
Experience in designing projects involving energy efficiency improvement measures | 15 |
Technical and organizational capacity of the firm | 10 |
Experience in the Region | 10 |
Total: 100 points.
The shortlist will contain up to six firms.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 17:00.
Expressions of interest must be delivered by e-mail to the address below no later than 18 June 2026, 17:00 local time.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00449024. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Education Quality Improvement Project
Education Quality Improvement Project has issued 34 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 32 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Finance & Banking, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Moldova. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 4, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Moldova. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 18, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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This notice was issued by Education Quality Improvement Project in Moldova. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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